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What It Takes to Get a Great Job and Keep It…. By Chief Tim Williams. Very Important. Stay in school and get a good education Go to college Go to a trade or vocational school Continue to be a good citizen Stay away from drugs Stay out of gangs Keep away from crime.
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What It Takes to Get a Great Job and Keep It… By Chief Tim Williams
Very Important • Stay in school and get a good education • Go to college • Go to a trade or vocational school • Continue to be a good citizen • Stay away from drugs • Stay out of gangs • Keep away from crime
Now You’re On Now Your Way!!! • The night before your interview get a good night’s sleep and set your alarm clock to give you plenty of time to get ready
The Look (Your Appearance) • Look clean and neat. Make sure that your hair is done appropriately. Women - do not wear wild hairdos. Men - get a haircut and trim facial hair. • No No’s
The Look (Your Appearance) • Do not wear a perfume or cologne, as many people are allergic. Bathing with good quality bath soap will leave a light scent. You will be nervous and a gentle scent can mask the perspiring you may be doing. An unscented antiperspirant can be used.
The Look (Your Appearance) • Cover any tattoos and avoid gaudy jewelry. Definitely limit pierced jewelry to ears only. Do not wear nose or tongue jewelry.
The Look (Men-Your Appearance) • Wear a suit or sport jacket (blazer) with color coordinated trousers. • The color should be neutral or dark - blue, black, or gray is best. • Wear a tie - even if you will never wear one after you get the job. • Shoes should be leather - clean and polished - black is best. • Make sure your nails are trimmed and that they are clean.
The Look (Women-Your Appearance) • Wear a classic suit or a simple dress with a jacket. This is not a time to be provocative. Some appropriate colors are navy blue, black, dark green, dark red, burgundy, or gray. • Dress in a higher style than the position calls for but do not attempt to out dress everyone there. • Avoid wearing clothes that are tight, revealing, or trendy. It may be the very latest fashion but it will not impress the interviewer. • Fingernails should be trimmed to a length that does not leave an observer wondering how you keep from stabbing yourself. The polish should be closer to a color your mom might wear than to a color that your kid sister would go for.
The Look (Women-Your Appearance) Yes Yes No
Keeping Your Great Job • Even after you are successful in getting the job, you should continue to pay attention to your wardrobe. • Interviewing for that first job is only the beginning in the role clothing will play in your career. • Continue to be on time and remain dependable • Keep a good attitude